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那天下雨了 Lyrics, Pinyin | Learn Chinese Song

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
瞬间	shùn jiān	moment, instant	HSK 7
开场	kāi chǎng	begin, start	HSK 7
正面	zhèng miàn	front, frontage	HSK 7
坦克	tǎn kè	tank	HSK 7
对白	duì bái	dialogue	HSK 7
远远	yuǎn yuǎn	by far, to a large extent	HSK 6
恋爱	liàn ài	love, be in love	HSK 5
多年	duō nián	many years, for many years	HSK 4
慢慢	màn màn	slowly, leisurely	HSK 3
天空	tiān kōng	the sky, the heavens	HSK 3
就是	jiù shì	exactly, precisely	HSK 3
为了	wèi le	for, for the sake of	HSK 3
父母	fù mǔ	parents	HSK 3
里面	lǐ miàn	inside, interior	HSK 3
有人	yǒu rén	anyone, occupied	HSK 2
因为	yīn wèi	because of, on account of	HSK 2
刚刚	gāng gang	just, only	HSK 2
出现	chū xiàn	appear, arise	HSK 2
如果	rú guǒ	if, in case	HSK 2
原来	yuán lái	original, former	HSK 2

Grammar Notes

📌 是...的 (shì...de) construction

The 是...的 (shì...de) construction is used to emphasize or specify information about a past event, such as the time, place, manner, or agent of an action. It can also be used to confirm a fact.

他是在北京出生的。

Tā shì zài Běijīng chūshēng de.

He was born in Beijing. (Emphasizes the place of birth)

📌 把 (bǎ) construction

The 把 (bǎ) construction is used to move the object of a verb before the verb, emphasizing the result or impact of the action on that object. The verb in a 把 sentence must be followed by another element (e.g., a complement, particle, or another verb) that indicates the outcome or direction of the action.

请你把门关上。

Qǐng nǐ bǎ mén guānshàng.

Please close the door.

📌 如果... (rúguǒ...) conditional clause

如果 (rúguǒ) introduces a conditional clause, meaning 'if' or 'in case.' It's often followed by a main clause that indicates the consequence, frequently using 就 (jiù, then) or 会 (huì, will).

如果你有时间，我们可以一起吃饭。

Rúguǒ nǐ yǒu shíjiān, wǒmen kěyǐ yīqǐ chīfàn.

If you have time, we can eat together.

📌 V-着 (zhe) for ongoing action/state

The particle 着 (zhe) is placed immediately after a verb to indicate that an action is in progress, continuous, or that a state resulting from an action is being maintained. It often implies 'while V-ing' or 'in a state of V-ing'.

他笑着对我说再见。

Tā xiàozhe duì wǒ shuō zàijiàn.

He smiled as he said goodbye to me. / He was smiling when he said goodbye to me.

"The Day It Rained" (Chinese: 《那天下雨了》) is a standout track from Son of the Sun (《太阳之子》), the highly anticipated 16th studio album by the King of Mandopop, Jay Chou. Released on March 25, 2026, under JVR Music, the song marks a significant piece in the album that celebrates his milestone 25th anniversary in the music industry.

Clocking in at 3 minutes and 43 seconds, the track is a masterclass in Jay Chou’s signature R&B style. What makes "The Day It Rained" particularly special is the creative synergy behind it:

Pure Jay Chou DNA: The song is completely written, composed, and performed by Jay Chou himself. This solo songwriting approach recalls some of his most introspective and classic hits like Black Sweater (《黑色毛衣》) and Superman Can't Fly (《超人不会飞》), allowing his raw emotions and distinct musical identity to shine through.

The Golden Partnership: The track features arrangement by Michael Lin (林迈可), Jay's long-time collaborator and the mastermind behind many of his legendary hits. Lin’s sophisticated arrangement perfectly complements Jay’s soulful R&B rhythms.

With its nostalgic rainy-day imagery and smooth R&B vibes, "The Day It Rained" delivers a deeply personal and comforting experience, proving once again why Jay Chou remains an irreplaceable icon in the Mandopop scene.

Quick Info


Song Name	那天下雨了 (It rained that day.)
Original Singer	周杰倫 Jay Chou
Release Year	2026
Duration	03:43

The Story Behind the Song

Released on March 25, 2026, as part of Jay Chou’s 16th studio album Son of the Sun (《太阳之子》), "The Day It Rained" has taken the Mandopop world by storm. More than just a smooth R&B track, the song has revealed itself to be a deeply emotional sequel to his 2003 legendary masterpiece, "Sunny Day" (晴天), arriving exactly 23 years later.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

那天下雨了
Nà tiān xiàyǔ le
That day it rained

This simple yet deeply evocative line immediately establishes a melancholic atmosphere, linking the external weather to the internal state of sorrow. In Chinese literary tradition, rain often symbolizes tears or sadness, profoundly setting the scene for a painful memory. It perfectly encapsulates the moment of separation and the associated emotional distress.

眼泪不能说再见
Yǎnlèi bù néng shuō zàijiàn
Tears cannot say goodbye

This line beautifully personifies tears, highlighting the inadequacy of spoken words to convey the true depth of heartbreak. It profoundly contrasts the formal act of saying goodbye with the overwhelming, unspoken grief that persists. This captures the essence of a breakup where emotions transcend verbal expression.